Enrollment
1,789
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Prince George, VA
Prince George High
Federal NCES profile for Prince George High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510309001280
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prince George High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Prince George · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,789
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Prince George High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Prince George, VA.
School address
District: Prince George County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510309001280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
26.0%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-55% vs state
What stands out at Prince George High
Prince George High is a large high school in Prince George, Virginia, enrolling 1,789 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,789 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 120 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #97, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 239 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Prince George County Public Schools also operates J.E.J. Moore Middle (1,387 students) and Middle Road Elementary (769 students) alongside Prince George High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Prince George High compares
Prince George High on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 55% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,789 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1,789
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
37.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,173
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.5 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 156 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 43.6%
African American 31.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Prince George High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince George County Public Schools, which includes Prince George High.
$12,173
Per student
-17%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 58.6%
Federal 19.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Prince George High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J.E.J. Moore Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Middle Road Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| North Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| David a. Harrison Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| L.L. Beazley Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Prince George High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,387
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
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Frequently asked questions about Prince George High
How many students attend Prince George High?
Prince George High has 1,789 students enrolled. It is a high school in Prince George, VA.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prince George High?
26.0% of students at Prince George High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prince George High?
The largest demographic group at Prince George High is White at 43.6% of enrollment, in Prince George, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prince George High?
Prince George High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Prince George High rank among public schools in Prince George?
By Resource Investment Index, Prince George High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Prince George, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Prince George on the city page.
Is Prince George High a good school?
Prince George High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Prince George County Public Schools?
Besides Prince George High, Prince George County Public Schools also operates J.E.J. Moore Middle (1,387 students), Middle Road Elementary (769 students), and North Elementary (720 students). See the Prince George County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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